Prawn Spaghetti

This delicious Prawn Spaghetti recipe is perfect for when you need dinner on the table fast! Succulent prawns (shrimp) and perfectly cooked pasta are coated in a garlicky tomato sauce made from fresh tomatoes and finished with a generous amount of parmesan. It’s elegant enough to serve to guests, but also quick and easy to make. Serve this on its own or add a simple green salad or garlic bread. 

Can you make Prawn Spaghetti ahead of time?

Prawn Spaghetti is best cooked and served immediately.

Is Prawn Spaghetti suitable for leftovers?

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave. Take care not to overheat, which will cause the prawns (shrimp) to become chewy and rubbery.

Prawn Spaghetti

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• Total Time: 22 mins
• Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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Prawns

• 300 g (10½ oz) fresh prawns (shrimp), peeled and deveined, tails left intact
• ½ tsp sweet paprika
• ½ tsp sea salt flakes
• ½ tsp cracked black pepper

Pasta

• 400 g (14 oz) spaghetti
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, freshly chopped (about 1 tbsp)
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• 250 g (9 oz) cherry tomatoes
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes
• 1 tsp cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste (concentrated puree)
• 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated parmesan, plus extra to serve
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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Instructions

1. Combine the prawns, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Toss to coat.
2. Cook the spaghetti as per the packet instructions, minus 1 minute, and reserve 1 cup (250 ml) of the cooking water (take it out of the pot using a ladle or mug before draining the pasta).
3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. Once hot, add the prawns and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside.
4. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the garlic and red onion to the same pan. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ½ cup (125 ml) of the pasta cooking water.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes. Squash the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release their juices.
6. Add the tomato paste and the remaining ½ cup (125 ml) of pasta cooking water and stir to combine.
7. Drain the spaghetti and toss it through the sauce.
8. Stir through the parmesan.
9. Add the prawns to the pan, stir through the parsley and serve immediately.
10. Sprinkle with extra parmesan and salt, if desired.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD

Prawn Spaghetti is best cooked and served immediately.

LEFTOVERS

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave. Take care not to overheat, which will cause the prawns (shrimp) to turn become chewy and rubbery. 

• Author: Nicole
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins
• Category: pasta, seafod, Prawn Spaghetti
• Method: boil, grill
• Cuisine: Italian